What happened: The Sarpy County District Attorney's Office says Smith threatened to kill his wife during an alleged altercation Sunday night. Prosecutors also accuse him of trying to strike her with his vehicle multiple times.

Why it matters: Smith waived his preliminary hearing, moving the case to district court for trial. He has been released on $500,000 bail while the prosecution proceeds.

What to watch: The next district-court filing and hearing date will set the case's timetable.