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‘Bringing Down the House: The Bombing of Harvey’s Casino’ available on Very Local starting Feb. 22
Two days of evacuations, investigations, and a multi-million dollar extortion scheme.
Updated: 7:30 AM EST Feb 22, 2023
In late August 1980, three men wheeled in what looked like an IBM computer across state lines and into the Harvey’s Wagon Wheel Resort & Casino. The computer cover concealed a complex bomb filled with over 1,000 pounds of stolen dynamite. The next two days were filled with evacuations, FBI investigations, and a multi-million dollar extortion plot. Watch the full documentary of ‘Bringing Down the House: the Bombing of Harvey’s Casino,’ streaming free on the Very Local app starting Feb. 22. How to stream “Bringing Down the House”Download the Very Local app to stream “Bringing Down the House.” Then dive into entire seasons of “Finding Adventure with Kinga Philipps,” “Eat Play Stay,” “Hometown Tragedy,” and much more.What is Very Local?Very Local is a streaming app where you can watch local news and weather, original series and more. Keep connected to your hometown with the news and weather team you trust, and discover original series and specials that explore your community and beyond.Follow Very Local on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for more.
In late August 1980, three men wheeled in what looked like an IBM computer across state lines and into the Harvey’s Wagon Wheel Resort & Casino. The computer cover concealed a complex bomb filled with over 1,000 pounds of stolen dynamite.
The next two days were filled with evacuations, FBI investigations, and a multi-million dollar extortion plot. Watch the full documentary of ‘Bringing Down the House: the Bombing of Harvey’s Casino,’ streaming free on the Very Local app starting Feb. 22.
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How to stream “Bringing Down the House”
Download the Very Local app to stream “Bringing Down the House.” Then dive into entire seasons of “Finding Adventure with Kinga Philipps,” “Eat Play Stay,” “Hometown Tragedy,” and much more.
What is Very Local?
Very Local is a streaming app where you can watch local news and weather, original series and more. Keep connected to your hometown with the news and weather team you trust, and discover original series and specials that explore your community and beyond.
Follow Very Local on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for more.
