Local news anchors discuss Grand Casinos seeking financial assistance and new marketing strategies for the Stratosphere Tower after $11 million dollars in financial losses after opening; exterior and interior views of the newly opened Stratosphere. 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 Stratosphere's need to change gaming odds on roulette, craps, and blackjack, as well as open new games due to financial losses. 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 eminent removal of the crane damaged in the Stratosphere fire, and investigation into the cause of the fire; shots of the damaged crane and building are shown; discussion of the high winds pausing the crane removal and investigation. 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 high winds pausing work on the Stratosphere tower after the 1993 fire; shots of the damaged crane and building are shown; Perini Construction company's ties to the Luxor and Stratosphere Tower fires. 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.

News anchor discusses the criticism of Stratosphere Tower, interviews locals and Bob Stupak on the topic, controversy over height increase (from 1,000 to 1,800 feet) and the FAA; "Nevada Week in Review" segment discusses city vote on tower height and controversy the following week and county disapproval of the 1,800 height increase. 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.

"Space Shot" (renamed "Big Shot") ride atop Stratosphere Tower is tested; news anchor rides next to Bob Stupak; ribbon cutting of new ride; various clips of Bob Stupak and others testing out the ride before the casino opens. 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.