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.
Host discusses the Stratosphere Tower's construction and the impact on the community around the tower; concern about the tower's effect on flight paths with panelists Jon Ralston, Mary Hynes, Eric Pappa, and Mellisa Jue. 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.
Segment discusses firing of Nye County Administrator William Offutt; death of George Burns; press conference related to artificial structures on the Moon and Mars. 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.