Local news anchors discuss Bob Stupak possibly being ousted from the Stratosphere and pending Reno City Council appearance; discussion about the "Westside Underground News" publication and other gaming-related news. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

Local news anchors discuss the Las Vegas City Council's approval for the Stratosphere Tower construction; includes clips of the City Council meeting; discussion of the construction timeline; and pushback from the FAA on tower's height. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

Local news anchor announces the renaming of the roller coaster ride on the Stratosphere to "Let it Ride High Roller" with view of the top of the tower with ride. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

Local news anchors discuss the approval for the "Belly of the Beast" gorilla ride; Stratosphere Tower hiring 2,400 workers before grand opening; shows drawings of gorilla ride and construction of Stratosphere Tower. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

News segment about the preview inside the Stratosphere Tower one week before opening; interview clips with Pat Marvel (Public Relations); clips of interior of casino showing the Pavilion interiors, gaming floors, and exterior of tower with rollercoaster. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

Local news anchors discuss David Wirshing's (President) resignation one week after Bob Stupak's resignation as CEO from the Stratosphere. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

Local news anchors discuss feasibility of monorail to help ease traffic and transportation challenges; interview clip with John Schlegel discussing Boyd Gaming and Stratosphere's commission of a feasibility study for monorail between Fremont Street Experience and Stratosphere; interview clips with local residents and tourists. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.