Wanted: ‘Citizen scientists’ to help count Joshua trees

A team of researchers has come up with an innovative way to determine exactly where the trees live and where they might live in the future, but it requires satellite observations and lots of boots on the ground.

Democratic PAC to spend big on Nevada governor race

The Democratic Governors Association will target Nevada as part of a plan to spend $20 million to elect Democratic governors in eight states.

UNLV roundup: Ban, men’s golf team lead in Arizona

UNLV senior Shintaro Ban holds a one-stroke lead through 16 holes of the second round, helping the Rebels take a two-stroke lead in the National Invitation Tourament in Tucson, Arizona.

American Olympians disappoint in South Korea — ANALYSIS

No amount of soaring visuals or tear-jerking features or hokey patriotism could gloss over this reality: Team USA did not live up to expectations at the 2018 Winter Olympics.

Nevadans should protect their pets from the dog flu

Have your dog vaccinated, keep it from close contact with other dogs and make sure your groomer is not grooming any pets that have not been vaccinated.

COMMENTARY:

Here’s today’s quiz: What poses the greatest threat to America’s economy? (a) federal budget deficits; (b) China; (c) trade deficits; (d) ineffective schools; (e) the internet; (f) none of the above.

Norwegian skier rules in last Olympic race, wins 5th medal

Marit Bjoergen has left a legacy that will be hard to top. In her final Olympic race, the most decorated athlete in the history of the Winter Games obliterated the field, winning the 30-kilometer mass start cross-country ski race by 1 minute, 49 seconds over silver medalist Krista Parmakoski of Finland.

Dramatic men’s hockey final may have redeemed dull Olympic tournament

This was an Olympic men’s hockey tournament played without NHL stars, to mostly half-empty arenas and with tepid interest in North America and in a host country still getting to know the sport.

Golden Knights, LA Kings set to renew budding rivalry

The Golden Knights own a 15-point lead over Los Angeles in the division standings and can put the Kings further in the rearview mirror during their pivotal back-to-back that starts at 7:30 p.m. Monday at Staples Center.

Drunk man rides horse on California highway

LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say a drunken man rode his horse onto a California freeway.

Students return to site of Florida school shooting

Students at a Florida high school where 17 of their classmates and staff members were killed returned Sunday to gather their belongings thrown down in panic during the school shooting nearly two weeks ago.