Highlands residents demand action on crime and noise issues

Residents in the Highlands neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky, expressed concerns about recent crime and loud music from local bars at a community meeting. The meeting addressed the increase in violence near Bardstown Road and Frankfort Avenue, with residents feeling unsafe and desperate for solutions. Representatives from law enforcement and alcohol beverage control discussed steps being taken, including increased police patrols and a zero tolerance policy for noise violations. There are also discussions about revisiting a plan to change bar closing times from 4 a.m. to 2 a.m. to address the issues.