Highlights the following hotels and experiences opening, beginning planning, or implosion: Hard Rock hotel; monorail between Bally's and MGM; Texas Station; Fremont Street Experience; Bellagio, New York-Bew York; Monte Carlo; Paris Las Vegas; Stratosphere; Landmark implosion; Second half covers unions, Bob Stupak, Huntridge Theater; large fires; tragic evets; Landmark implosion; Fremont Street Experience. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.

Local news anchors discuss the probability of Bob Stupak running for political office after hosting multiple press conferences, creating a charitable foundation, and hiring a political consultant; reporting on the City Planning Committee's approval of the "Belly of the Beast!" gorilla ride; interviews with local residents regarding public opinion on the ride. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.

Local news anchors discuss possible plans to extend the Stratosphere Tower to be almost 1,800 feet; two locals parachute off Stratosphere Tower and are confronted by police; interview with locals and one of the jumpers discuss other Las Vegas "dare devil" stunts. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.

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. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.

Channel 8 evening news segment on the closure of the Little Giant Market behind Vegas World. News segment features interior shots of the store and interviews with the owners, Joe and Carol Kerekes. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.

Channel 3 and Channel 8 news segments about how the FAA and McCarran airport say the planned tower for Bob Stupak's Vegas is too high and can cause potential airway collisions. News segment also features clips from a Vegas World press conference with Stupak and renditions of the planned tower. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.

Channel 3 evening news segment on Senator Harry Reid's visit to the Stratosphere Tower ahead of it's grand opening. News segment includes interview with Senator Reid on top of Stratosphere Tower and exterior shots of the Stratosphere, amusement rides, and construction crews. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.